Radio Episodes
4/5/2022 extended-panda-mindset-time-to-align-on-strategic-goals

Extended P&A Mindset: Time to Align on Strategic Goals

Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The Buzz 1: We’ve all heard these 'old saws' and know they're true: “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” “Plan your work and work your plan. Listen Now

2/22/2022 the-road-to-finance-prosperity-powered-by-data

The Road to Finance Prosperity: Powered by Data

Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The Buzz: “Data is now more valuable than oil” a popular business sentiment. * In 2006, British mathematician and Tesco marketing mastermind Clive Humby shouted from the rooftops, “Data is the new oil.” * Now “Data Isn't The New Oil — Time Is”. Listen Now

9/14/2021 data-the-road-to-value-add-for-fpanda

Data: The Road to Value Add for FP&A

Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The Buzz: “FP&A [financial planning and analysis] used to hold all the cards; they had all the data at their fingertips. Nowadays, valuable data resides across the business. It’s a battle to find out who has the best data, much less what this data is. Listen Now

6/16/2020 leveraging-predictive-planning-to-ease-uncertainty

Leveraging Predictive Planning to Ease Uncertainty

Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The buzz: “Unlocking the potential of machine learning for the office of finance remains a hot topic for financial planning and analysis (FP&A) leaders….” (financialexecutives. Listen Now

1/8/2020 technology-revolution-the-future-of-now-2020-crystal-ball-predictions-part-4

Technology Revolution The Future of Now 2020 Crystal Ball Predictions Part 4

Technology Revolution: The Future of Now
If you’re hoping to gaze into a crystal ball to see what 2020 holds for your company, your industry and the world, we’ve got the next best thing. We’re bringing you predictions from 60 thought leaders covering the exciting technologies, strategies, and trends that can help you grow and compete better in 2020 and beyond. Listen Now

10/8/2019 full-steam-ahead-finance-and-planning-together-at-last

Full Steam Ahead: Finance and Planning Together At Last

Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The buzz: “There’s no question over the last year this new wave of technologies has had an impact on CFO decision making …” (Sandy Cockrell, Deloitte). Collaborative Enterprise Planning: myth or reality? Cloud-based planning systems have made it easier to connect and align plans from all departments and business units across your organization. Listen Now

10/31/2017 real-time-close-oxymoron-or-true-value

Real-time Close: Oxymoron or True Value?

Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The buzz: “Unfortunately, financial information is a decaying asset. The longer it takes to prepare the statements the less valuable the information becomes” (Steve Rosvold). Listen Now

9/19/2017 dynamic-and-agile-planning-the-impact-of-real-time-actuals

Dynamic and Agile Planning: The Impact of Real Time Actuals

Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The buzz: “CFOs need to be able to evaluate and prepare for the impact political, economic and societal events may have on their organization…take on a more strategic role in planning” (Thack Brown, SAP). Listen Now

12/28/2016 encore-game-changers-2017-predictions-part-2

Encore: Game-Changers 2017 Predictions -- Part 2

Technology Revolution: The Future of Now
The buzz: Crystal ball for 2017. If your #1 business wish this holiday is to know what 2017 holds for your company, your industry and the world, we’ve got the next best thing. Listen Now

12/14/2016 game-changers-2017-predictions-part-2

Game-Changers 2017 Predictions -- Part 2

Technology Revolution: The Future of Now
The buzz: Crystal ball for 2017. If your #1 business wish this holiday is to know what 2017 holds for your company, your industry and the world, we’ve got the next best thing. Listen Now

7/13/2015 re-imagining-epm-part-2-working-in-the-cloud

Re-Imagining EPM Part 2: Working in the Cloud

Financial Excellence with Game Changers, presented by SAP
The buzz: Sizzle vs Steak. Many CFOs’ wish lists include improved collaboration, embedded analytics, easier deployment and streamlined maintenance. Listen Now